1 Month Ago
Kia recalls over 100,000 vehicles in Australia for fire risk
Kia is recalling over 100,000 vehicles across six model lines built between 2009 and 2018, as they pose a fire risk.
William Stopford
All Kia Rio News
11 Months Ago
Every car and SUV discontinued in Australia in 2023
Escape, Rio, CX-9, Passat... Some nameplates that have been around for a long, long time in Australia have been axed this year, along with some newer nameplates.
William Stopford
1 Year Ago
Next-gen Kia Rio teased, reveal date set
Kia is set to reveal the bolder-looking, next-generation Rio on August 9. It's unclear if it will adopt the K3 name locally.
Jack Quick
1 Year Ago
The Rio is dead, but Kia Australia won't go SUV-only
Kia Australia says the small passenger segment formed the foundation of its growth, despite confirming it'll imminently axe the Rio.
Jack Quick
2 Years Ago
Cheapest new cars on sale in Australia for 2023
The top 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia might surprise you as minimum asking prices continue to creep up and familiar models are axed.
Jack Quick
2 Years Ago
Kia Rio being axed in Australia
Kia has confirmed the Rio will be no more in Australia following the current model, marking the end of a 20-year local run for the nameplate.
James Wong
2 Years Ago
Kia Australia raises prices on most models
Kia has given half the models it offers locally price increases between $300 and $1500, depending on the variant, citing cost of business reasons.
Jack Quick
2 Years Ago
Kia Rio GT-Line axed due to supply shortages
Kia Australia has been forced to cease orders on the Rio GT-Line hatchback due to short supply of its turbocharged powertrain.
James Wong
3 Years Ago
Kia Australia increases prices
Kia Australia has given eight of its models drive-away price increases ranging from $500 to $2000, with no changes besides the new badges.
Jack Quick
3 Years Ago
2022 Kia Rio price and specs
The 2022 Kia Rio has a new badge and a higher price tag on most variants, with the SX Limited Edition continuing into 2022.
William Stopford
3 Years Ago
The 10 cheapest cars on sale in Australia
The top 10 cheapest cars currently on sale might surprise you, as the minimum asking price continues to creep up and up.
Jack Quick
4 Years Ago
Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix
Kia Australia will use a free software update to fix a problem with wireless Apple CarPlay in its latest Picanto, Rio and Carnival.
Scott Collie
4 Years Ago
2021 Kia Rio revealed: Upgraded hatch here in July
The updated Kia Rio is due in July with enhanced tech levels and a light design refresh, though Australia misses out on high-tech features and engines available in Europe.
James Wong
5 Years Ago
2020 Kia Rio price and specs
Two engines are available, along with the choice of manual or automatic in the Rio. Pricing kicks off at $17,490 before on-road costs.
William Stopford
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